You know I love testing the skincare products everyone is buzzing about, and the Fenty Skin Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All Cleanser has been on my radar for ages. How could I claim to be a beauty blogger without having heard about this product? I have tried and tested a few Fenty products now, and they are really good, but this is my first skincare item.
Rihanna promised us a cleanser that works for every skin type, removes makeup and SPF without stripping, and leaves skin soft and glowy. After weeks of using it, I can finally share my honest review and whether this creamy Barbados cherry wash deserves a spot in your routine and mine. You know I really put things to the test — so can this really do the job and even remove the thickest of waterproof mascara and makeup without stripping or drying the skin?
Quick Take (2025)
The Fenty Skin Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All Cleanser lives up to the hype. This creamy Barbados cherry formula foams into a lightweight lather that removes makeup, SPF, and daily grime without stripping skin. It’s gentle enough for sensitive skin, safe with actives like retinol, non-comedogenic for acne-prone types, and hydrating enough for mature or dry skin. At £24 for 145ml it’s not the cheapest, but a little goes a long way — leaving my skin soft, smooth, and fresh.
Who is Fenty Skin?
Fenty Skin is part of Rihanna’s beauty empire, launched after the huge success of Fenty Beauty. Where Fenty Beauty changed the makeup game with inclusive shades for all skin tones (I reviewed the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation here), Fenty Skin brought the same vision to skincare. Rihanna wanted products that were easy to use, worked across skin types, and simplified routines without compromising results.
The line started with three products the Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All Cleanser, Fat Water toner serum, and Hydra Vizor SPF 30 moisturiser and has since grown into a full skincare collection. Rihanna herself is heavily involved in the formulas and branding, making sure they’re vegan, cruelty-free, and designed for real-life use. Not just a pretty face of the brand here, this woman works hard.
So, when you pick up the Total Cleanser, you’re not just buying into a celebrity brand; you’re getting a product that’s been carefully built to stand out in the crowded beauty industry.
What is the Fenty Skin Total Cleanser?
This cleanser is part of the original Fenty Skin trio, alongside the Fat Water toner serum and Hydra Vizor SPF 30 moisturiser. The idea is simple: you don’t need a dozen products, just a few that actually work. I love that she has said you don’t need to add eight different things to your skin. The Total Cleans’r promises to dissolve long-wear makeup, SPF, and grime without leaving your skin feeling dry or tight.
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Size: 145ml
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Price: £24 (Fenty Beauty UK / Sephora)
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Formula: Vegan, cruelty-free, and non-comedogenic
It’s creamy, foams beautifully, and has that “delicious deep clean you deserve” tagline that instantly makes you want to try it.
Packaging
The cleanser comes in Fenty Skin’s lilac twist-cap tube. I have never seen anything like this in a cleanser. It’s sleek, sturdy, and easy to throw in a gym bag or suitcase. No messy pumps, no leaking, and because you only need a pea-sized amount, it lasts longer than you’d expect. Where has this design been all our days?
Key Ingredients
This isn’t just a foaming face wash; Rihanna built it with real skincare in mind.
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Barbados cherry (acerola / malpighia punicifolia): Packed with vitamin C to brighten and protect against dullness.
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Niacinamide: Helps refine pores, smooth skin tone, and support barrier health.
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Fig extract & betaine: Add hydration so skin feels soft, not stripped.
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Green tea (camellia sinensis) & ginkgo biloba: Soothe and calm sensitive skin.
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Sucrose, sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol: Functional cosmetic ingredients to keep the formula safe and stable.
It feels like a cleanser-meets-treatment, leaving my skin feeling refreshed but with skin benefits you’ll notice over time.
How to Use
Morning and night, I wet my face, squeeze out a small blob, and massage it in until it foams. At night, I give it a full 60 seconds to soak into my pores and break down makeup. Yes, it gets even the toughest waterproof mascara in a double cleanse.
In the morning, it’s quick and refreshing before I go in with SPF if I feel I need it.
💡 Tip: Pair with the Fat Water toner if you want gentle exfoliation and hydration in one step, or layer it before the Hydra Vizor moisturiser for lightweight protection without a white cast.
Does It Really Remove Makeup and SPF?
Yes, it absolutely does. My long-wear foundation, bronzer, blush, SPF and even my Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray came off in one go, and it rinsed completely clean. and it rinsed completely clean. My pores looked clearer, my skin felt smooth, and there was zero sting or tightness. For waterproof mascara, I didn’t need a dedicated remover; this genuinely worked, just use it as a double cleanse and you’re golden.
Compared to balm cleansers, it’s quicker and cleaner. No oily film, no cloth required, just rinse and go.
How It Works for Different Skin Types
Oily skin: The foaming action keeps shine under control, and the niacinamide helps refine pores.
Combination skin: This is me, and it hit the sweet spot, fresh in the T-zone but soft on my drier cheeks (not just because it’s my skin type!).
Dry skin: Thanks to fig and betaine, it feels more hydrating than most foams. You’ll still want a richer moisturiser afterwards, but it won’t leave your skin flaky or sore.
Sensitive skin: This is where it impressed me most. The formula is gentle, fragrance-light, and calming. I’ve used it alongside actives like retinol and exfoliating acids, and it didn’t sting or irritate my skin barrier. It’s one of those rare cleansers that really does work even if your skin is temperamental.
Acne-prone skin: Because it’s non-comedogenic, it won’t clog pores. The vitamin C and niacinamide support clearer, brighter skin with consistent use.
Mature skin: The creamy-to-foam texture cleanses without tugging, and the antioxidants brighten and protect against dullness. It leaves skin smooth and prepped for serums and moisturiser.
Quick Pros & Cons
Pros: Creamy foaming formula, removes makeup and SPF, gentle on sensitive skin, vegan and cruelty-free, leaves skin soft and hydrated.
Cons: Won’t fully remove waterproof mascara in one wash, pricier than high-street cleansers like CeraVe.
Who Will Love It?
Honestly? Just about everyone. If you’re oily, it controls shine. If you’re dry or mature, it hydrates more than you’d expect from a foaming cleanser. Sensitive or acne-prone? It’s gentle, calming, and won’t clog pores. This really is one of those rare “for all skin types” cleansers that actually delivers.
Longer-Term Results
After two weeks of daily use, I noticed clearer pores, smoother texture, and brighter skin. My foundation went on more evenly, and I didn’t get that “skin feeling dry” moment some foams leave behind. Instead, it felt hydrated and balanced, even on nights I layered in retinol or acids.
Value for Money
At £24, it’s pricier than a high-street cleanser like CeraVe, but because a little goes a long way, the full-size 145ml tube lasts months. It hits that sweet spot: luxury feel without the luxury price of a balm or oil cleanser.
If you want to test first (or need a gym/holiday option), grab the 30ml travel size. That’s what I did before buying the bigger one. It’s ideal for trialling the texture and seeing how your skin reacts before committing. You know, I always say save money, start small.
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Travel size (30ml): Fenty Skin Total Cleans’r Mini
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Full size (145ml): Fenty Skin Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All
Where to Buy (UK)
You can buy Fenty Skin Total Cleanser directly from Fenty Beauty UK in both 145ml and 30ml mini sizes, and from Sephora UK (often with bundles that include Fat Water and Hydra Vizor SPF 30).
If you’re price-matching, check for promo codes or multipacks. Also, Fenty does massive sales, so check them out by signing up for their email. I have bought things at 30% off. The minis are great for travel, but the full size is better value per ml.
FAQs
Is Fenty Skin Total Cleanser good for sensitive skin?
Yes, it’s fragrance-light and soothing. I used it while on actives, and it didn’t sting or irritate.
Does it exfoliate?
Not in the scrubby sense, but the niacinamide and vitamin C help refine skin over time.
Does it remove waterproof makeup?
Mostly, but mascara still benefits from a separate remover or double cleanse.
Is it vegan?
Yes, 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
Does it leave a white cast?
No, this is lightweight and rinses off completely.
My Verdict
The Fenty Skin Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All is more than just a celebrity skincare launch. It’s creamy, foams beautifully, removes makeup and SPF without stripping, and leaves skin soft, hydrated, and balanced.
The Barbados cherry and niacinamide give it that skincare edge, so you’re not just cleansing, you’re treating your skin at the same time. I really like this formula — it’s creamy and foamy, and it’s got a very light scent, which I like. It smells fruity but not so much that it will affect sensitive skin. It slotted into my skincare routine with ease. It keeps my skin clean and soft with no after effects and no acne or breakouts at all with this cleanser.
If you’re looking to try products from Fenty Skin, start here. It works across skin types and tones, it’s gentle even alongside actives, and it makes cleansing feel like a little luxury every day. Will I rebuy? Oh yes, I already have.
I have really enjoyed doing a review of Fenty Skin. Should I do more? What do you want to see next?
If you’re looking to try products from Fenty Skin, start here. And if you’re exploring more from Rihanna’s beauty empire, check out my review of the Fenty Beauty Match Stix Contour Skinsticks and Fenty Skin Total Cleans’r Mini
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